The Purple House Clinic, Nottingham

• What they offer / teach

  A private mental health and neurodiversity clinic offering autism and ADHD assessments, autism/ADHD post-diagnostic support, talking therapy (in clinic or via secure online video), occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, play and art therapy (including Theraplay® at some clinics), sensory assessments, educational psychology and clinical psychology assessments, and child neuropsychology assessments. It also provides adoption/Special Guardianship therapeutic support (ASGSF funded), psychological consultation, support and training for families and professionals, and a Schools Wellbeing Service with consultancy, staff training, group work, individual sessions and initiatives such as a 'Chill Out Zone'. For children, the team advocates within the education system and assists with the creation of EHCPs.

• Ages served

  Services are offered to children and adults, with talking therapy described as available to individuals of all ages and specialist Child Psychologists on the team. Sensory assessments are stated to be for children aged 5 years and over, or adults.

• Approach

  The clinic describes gold-standard, neuro-affirming autism assessments delivered with compassion, aiming to understand the person rather than just symptoms. A multi-disciplinary team takes time to understand each individual profile rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, developing personalised management plans that may combine behavioural therapy, occupational therapy and social skills training, alongside family support and education. Sensory work uses a range of sensory approaches including Ayres' Sensory Integration Intervention, and consultation work uses analysis, formulation, psycho-education, therapeutic parenting and Positive Behaviour Support plans.

• Admissions

  The page invites people to get in touch with the Nottingham team or send an enquiry by phone (0115 784 4578), describing a faster private route to assessment and support, with Saturday and evening appointments available. No formal admissions or referral process is described.

• Cost

  The page does not state fees. It notes that families of adopted children and children under Special Guardianship Orders can apply to their Local Authority for funding for therapeutic support from the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (eligibility criteria apply, England and Wales only).

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